First things first: copywriters are not copy editors. Copywriters...well...write copy! Copy editors make sure any writing adheres to the client's style guide in addition to paying very close attention to grammar and punctuation. (It's why copy editors are crucial for content—there are simply more words on the page with content writing!) But you still need to self-edit your … [Read more...]
Ep. 100: Take Advantage of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Working from home is awesome, but it can get a little dull staring at the same four walls of your home office. In this episode, Nick and Kate are sharing the best practices for taking advantage of the freedom you have to work from anywhere. Our hosts talk about their favorite away-from-home spots to work from, necessary items for being a digital nomad, and best practices for … [Read more...]
Ep. 99: Running a Copy Agency from Costa Rica – Poorva’s Story
Kate and Nicki are speaking with CCA Student, Poorva Misra. Poorva joined the CCA in 2020 after losing her marketing job during the pandemic. She was joined shortly after by her husband and launched their agency Stratus Media. Not only did Poorva start an agency, she also took the remote work opportunity to move all the way to Costa Rica! She shares her journey to running an … [Read more...]
Ep. 98: Why Freelance Copywriters Should Still Apply to Full-Time Jobs
Even if you’ve decided that the freelance life is the only option for you in your career, there are still good reasons to apply for full-time jobs. And we will tell you why! In this episode of the podcast, Nicki and Kate are diving in the why and how you should be applying to full time jobs as a copywriter. There can be a lot of benefits to applying to these listings–as long … [Read more...]
This Brand-New Copywriter Landed a Senior Copywriting Role
You'll often hear copywriters talking about imposter syndrome, especially when first starting out. If you've ever had thoughts like, "I'll never be good enough" or "they'll think I'm a fraud!", then I think you'll really enjoy hearing Mike's interview. As a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, Mike knew he had a lot to offer prospective clients and didn't let his years … [Read more...]
Create Your Own Career Path
Graduate high school, go to college, get a job, work your way up within that company, and retire. That's the typical career path we've all heard, right? Many of our parents may have followed a very similar career path. And, though they are very well meaning, may have encouraged us to follow that career path, too. They may have even cautioned us about changing careers too fast. … [Read more...]
Ep. 97: What Does a Copywriter NOT Do?
Inspired by a question we get often about what copywriters actually do, Nicki and Kate are talking in this episode about what copywriters do NOT do. They walk through the other roles that you might encounter when you start out in the marketing world that you might feel like overlap with your role as a copywriter–but they actually don’t. Some clients might expect that you have … [Read more...]
BONUS: Scaling to a Monthly 5-Figure Copywriting Income—Part Time – Catching Up With Kate K
Since we last talked to Kate Kosydar in 2020, her business has grown exponentially—she hit $10,000/month. But this is the best part: she did it working part-time! Nicki and Kate caught up with Kate K to discuss what she’s learned over the past 3 years on her copywriting journey. She discusses the challenges of balancing work time and family time and how outsourcing has helped … [Read more...]
Ep. 96: Artificial Intelligence Copywriting: Do You Need to Worry?
As technology advances, you may be concerned about the threat of artificial intelligence to the copywriting industry. Fear not, because AI will not be taking jobs from copywriters anytime soon! In this episode, Nicki and Kate explain why AI can't replace the work that copywriters do. Listen in to hear about all of the ways copywriters are irreplaceable partners to clients, … [Read more...]
Ep. 95: Hitting 6 Figures As a Copywriter in 6 Months – Stacy’s Story
At the beginning of 2022, CCA student and CCA student coach Stacy Corneau went full-time freelance for the first time. Her goal was to hit six figures by the end of the year. Six months later, and she'd already surpassed her goal, hitting six figures in June. Hitting a massive income goal in half the time is an incredible achievement and Stacy is digging into how she got … [Read more...]